Questions & Answers

How far is it from Brussels-North Station to Leuven?

The distance between Brussels-North Station and Leuven is 24 km. The road distance is 30 km.

What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels-North Station to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels-North Station to Leuven is to line 358 bus which costs 3€ and takes 1 h 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels-North Station to Leuven?

The quickest way to get from Brussels-North Station to Leuven is to train which takes 18 min and costs 5€ - 8€.

Is there a direct train between Brussels-North Station and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bruxelles-Nord and arriving at Leuven. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels-North Station and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussel Noord Perron 6 and arriving at Leuven Sint-Pieterskliniek. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 4 min.

How long does it take to get from Brussels-North Station to Leuven?

The train from Bruxelles-Nord to Leuven takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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Leuven, Belgium

Leuven or Louvain is the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant in Belgium. It is located about 25 km east of Brussels. The municipality itself comprises the historic city and the former neighboring municipalities of Heverlee, Kessel-Lo, a part of Korbeek-Lo, Wilsele and Wijgmaal. It is the 8th largest city in Belgium and the fourth in Flanders with more than 100,244 inhabitants (Federal Ministry of Home Affairs, 1/11/2016).
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Things to do in Leuven

The Grand Place or Grote Markt is the central square of Brussels. It is surrounded by opulent guildhalls and two larger edifices, the city's Town Hall, and the Breadhouse (French: Maison du Roi, Dutch: Broodhuis) building containing the Museum of the City of Brussels. The square is the most important tourist destination and most memorable landmark in Brussels. The building measures 68 by, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Le_Roy_d%27Espagne_(Grand-Place).jpg

Mechelen is a city and municipality in the province of Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium. The municipality comprises the city of Mechelen proper, some quarters at its outskirts, the hamlets of Nekkerspoel (adjacent) and Battel (a few kilometers away), as well as the villages of Walem, Heffen, Leest, Hombeek, and Muizen. The Dyle (Dutch: Dijle) flows through the city, hence it is often referred to as the Dijlestad ("City on the river Dijle").

The Sablon (French) or Zavel (Dutch) is a neighbourhood and hill in the historic upper town of Brussels. At its heart are the twin squares of the larger Grand Sablon (French for Large Sablon) or Grote Zavel square in the northwest and the smaller Petit Sablon (French for Small Sablon) or Kleine Zavel square and garden in the southeast, divided by the Church of Our Blessed Lady of the Sablon.